Julia Kocal
Candidate for County Council Member, Porter County, District 4
Background
- Occupation
- Clinical psychologist
- Campaign website
- juliakocal.com
A clinical psychologist and former medical director who has worked in mental health for more than 40 years, she has lived in Porter County for more than 25 years and also worked 10 years in medical research.
Photo: Candidate photo via the League of Women Voters' VOTE411 guide
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges responsible budgeting and transparent county spending
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Porter County Council District 4Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Protecting taxpayer dollars through responsible budgeting, and demand transparency in county spending”
Proposes priority-based budgeting instead of across-the-board cuts
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Porter County Council District 4Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Shift our thinking from budget cuts to priority based budgeting”
Public safety
Supports full funding for public safety and essential services
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Porter County Council District 4Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Ensure public safety and essential services are properly funded”
Environment & parks
Supports smart growth that protects neighborhoods and environment
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Porter County Council District 4Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Support smart growth that strengthens and does NOT strain our neighborhoods or our environment!”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Julia Kocal on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Porter County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Julia Kocal for Porter County Council | District 4
Campaign website · Julia Kocal District 4 Committee · juliakocal.com
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Porter County Council District 4
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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